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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,485.73, 714,130.21 and 288,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,485.73, 714,130.21 and 288,038.08 is: 397,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,485.73 : 714,130.21 = 288,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,485.73/714,130.21 = 288,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,485.73x = 714,130.21 × 288,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,485.73x = 205,696,694,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,696,694,558.40/517,485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,492.50

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